The Core Issue

The Core Issue

Pickled cauliflower cores are delicious. If you’re looking to reduce waste in your kitchen while simultaneously making something delicious, give these a try.  Take your cauliflower cores and slice them very thinly on a mandolin slicer. Toss them in a 3:1 sugar...
Cochon Heritage BBQ DC 2015

Cochon Heritage BBQ DC 2015

I had the pleasure of being one of the judges at this past Sunday’s Cochon Heritage BBQ in Washington DC. As always, another great outing from Brady Lowe and the Cochon 555 crew. I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. If you like what you see, please...
Sweet Potato Flan

Sweet Potato Flan

   Because Autumn is on the way. Now I have to put the finishing touches on the accompaniments.  If you like what you see, please consider hiring me for an in-home dinner or cooking lesson. I run a personal chef business based out of Frederick, MD. Get...
Smoked Gouda & Hot Pepper Relish Spread

Smoked Gouda & Hot Pepper Relish Spread

I have a pretty well-known love of pimento cheese. After years of adjustments, I feel like I finally have my recipe down. The next step was to make a series of cheese spreads that were loosely based on pimento cheese. Since I’m a sucker for smoked gouda, it seemed...
Avocado Green Goddess

Avocado Green Goddess

My new favorite dressing for summer. You can use a variety of herbs. I’ve come up with my preferred blend. In the loose recipe below, I list them in descending order. I’ve never been a huge fan of a strong anchovy flavor, but find that a few splashes of...